About the course

The Special Education (SPED) program in the College of Education and Human Development equips teachers with deep understanding of the socio-cultural context of education, high-impact instructional practices, and empirically supported, preventative approaches to provide equitable education to children with disabilities. The program features uphold and further both the College’s and the University's mission in the following ways: Promoting evidence-based practice and effective implementation in the classroom, Recognizing and ameliorating the impact of socio-cultural factors on the education of children with disabilities, Advocating inclusive practices both within schools and within society as a whole, and Emphasizing preventative approaches to support improved teaching and learning. The Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education program in the College of Education and Human Development focuses on evidence-based, instructional practices and their implementation in the classroom, recognizing and improving the impact of sociocultural factors on the education of children with disabilities, preventative approaches that de-emphasize labels and traditional diagnostic categories to support improved teaching and learning, and inclusive practices in schools and society. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Philadelphia
Fall (August), 2024	Philadelphia
Spring (January), 2025	Philadelphia
Fall (August), 2025	Philadelphia
Spring (January), 2026	Philadelphia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Temple University

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum UGPA of 3.0 is expected.

　　International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma, and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.

　　Statement of Goals: In 500 to 1,000 words, outline your interest in seeking a master’s degree with a specific focus on the career to which you aspire, your interests, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.

　　A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration.

　　TOEFL iBT - 79, TOEFL PBT - 550, IELTS - 6.5

　　Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions attended and/or from which credit was earned.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Temple University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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